Countertop materials have come a long way since the days of plain laminate tops with drops in stainless steel bowls. There are now high-definition laminates that resemble stone or have texture and depth to them. These laminates are more durable than the laminate you grew up with, and they can be finished with some upgraded edges like a bevel or a roundover. Karran© has a line of sinks in either acrylic or stainless steel that can be undermounted, giving a clean look and feel to the tops. For clients on a budget, laminate tops can be dressed up enough that at first glance, they look like stone.